Cass Lake Fire Department Receives Donation from Enbridge

The Cass Lake Fire Department was in desperate need of a new generator and items of interest for their fire station. With the help from Community Liaison Diane Osceola...

Wildlife Groups Sue Agencies Over Assessment on PolyMet Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A proposed copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota is facing more legal action. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by several environmental organizations alleges...

Northwoods Adventure: Lumberjack Jaunt Ski Race to Be Held at Northland Arboretum

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club works to promote nordic skiing in the area. They’re hosting their annual Lumberjack Jaunt cross country ski race at the Northland...

Grand Rapids Police Seeking Help in Locating Missing Man

The Grand Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Grand Rapids man. 69-year-old Douglas Hafar was last seen in December of 2021....

Human Smuggling Suspect from Florida Released Without Bond

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Florida man arrested for human smuggling after the bodies of four people were found near the Canada and U.S. border during a blizzard has been...

37 New COVID-19 Deaths, 35,504 New Cases Reported Tuesday in MN

The state today reported 37 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 35,504 new coronavirus cases. Today’s numbers come from data collected on Saturday, Sunday, and...

Court Offers Mixed Views on Water Permit for Minnesota Mine

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota appeals court on Monday issued a mixed opinion in a complicated case contesting one of the key permits that a St. Paul-based company...

Pierz Man Dies After Being Run Over By Grain Truck

A 37-year-old Pierz man died on Wednesday after a grain truck backed over him. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Monday at approximately 2:40 PM,...

Cass Lake-Bena Girls Basketball Falls to Mt. Iron-Buhl at Home

Originally aired January 24, 2022 on Lakeland News